The Community University Institute of Social Research seeks to build sustainability and capacity for citizens and community organizations through community based research. One of the main goals of the Community University Institute of Social Research is to enhance the quality of life within the community, and this goal is accomplished by giving community organizations the ability to conduct social research to improve services as well as organizational and community sustainability. Research is seen as the glue that holds sustainability between community based organizations, academia, and government together.. Research has been published on the connection between community economics and sustainability, cultural sustainability in Saskatchewan, and issues around social justice and welfare of citizens. The Community University Institute of Social Research connects educational for sustainable development from the formal setting of academia to community, and bridges a variety of cultures to enhance the lives of citizens in Saskatchewan.